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Partly inspired by the song “where do I begin”  from the film Love Story.

Where do I begin
To ask the question
And do I divulge my sin
Reveal obsession
Please I need your wise advice
I’m walking on thin ice
What if I pay the price

Will I regret this choice
Do I roll the dice
Trust my inner voice
Play this lottery 
blank uncertainty
Of possibility
Drowning in the sea

My heart is beating faster
Do I just take the leap
Like ripping off a plaster
Unveiled my destiny
Will that evoke disaster
Will I be sorry after
Should I leave it to the master

It’s time to cease this game
Roulettes the devils work
On me I lay the blame
I’m overwhelmed with fear
Overcome with shame 
I feel my pulsing veins
Ready set take aim

I take it in my hand
You see me trembling
What if I find it’s bland 
This is my reckoning 
And as I begin to bite
My heart fills with delight
Someone’s listened to my plight

It was a coffee one
And not a toffee one
Delicious bliss
Chocolatey kiss
Slowly oozing 
So wickedly soothing
What a close call
I thank you all

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 10/16/2019 8:35:00 AM
WoW! Elaine, I've never seen the need for chocolate told quite like this before. I must say I like chocolate too. I don't eat as much as I used too though. I really enjoyed the read. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/17/2019 6:53:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words Alexis :-) x
Date: 10/15/2019 4:44:00 PM
Great write Elaine, so well penned with nice rhyme and full of great imagery too. Hope all good with you, Blessings always,Gordon
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/17/2019 6:52:00 AM
Thanks so much Gordon :-) x
Date: 10/11/2019 5:39:00 PM
Wonderful. I delightedly... read it twice then hit the fav. Hugs. Ann
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/13/2019 5:54:00 AM
Thank you so much Anne :-) x
Date: 10/11/2019 5:30:00 PM
This had me intrigued right up to the end and then a laugh. Nicely done, Elaine. All the best my friend. Hugs, John
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/13/2019 5:54:00 AM
Fantastic :-) Thank you John x
Date: 10/11/2019 3:17:00 PM
Intriguing and funny how we have labeled chocolate as a 'sin!' You had me going there, for sure, Elaine. Cheers, Gershon
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/13/2019 5:53:00 AM
Thank you Gershon ;-) x
Date: 10/11/2019 1:56:00 PM
This is a delightful poem. Succulent?
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/13/2019 5:52:00 AM
Thank you Mike :-) x
Date: 10/10/2019 7:59:00 PM
ha, I was taking it so serious until the end. I would have wanted the toffee! IN fact, tonight I had one like that. SO scrumptious. Fun poem, Elaine.
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/13/2019 5:51:00 AM
Thank you so much Andrea :-) x
Date: 10/10/2019 5:55:00 PM
Just one?! No sin here, Elaine; love it! Really enjoyed this read.
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/13/2019 5:51:00 AM
Lol, Thank you Joe :-) x
Date: 10/10/2019 4:33:00 PM
LOVE IT. You had me going, Elaine. I thought some terrible confession was on the way! Janice
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/13/2019 5:50:00 AM
Just want I what I was hoping for :-) thank you so much Janice x
Date: 10/10/2019 3:41:00 PM
Deep my friend...very deep...superbly executed Elaine...I've started a prayer vigil...Prayers for Lia...more info at the latest potd or my latest post...^WW^ :o)
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/13/2019 5:49:00 AM
Thank you so much:-) I’ll pop over to your page now x
Date: 10/10/2019 12:01:00 PM
Lol I enjoyed this very much!;) wonderful write!;)
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/12/2019 10:48:00 AM
Thank you so much Brenda :-) x
Date: 10/10/2019 10:31:00 AM
Elaine, I like this poem. That song and story has always has a special place in my heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5xfFvbzJH8 -Richard
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/12/2019 10:40:00 AM
Thank you Richard. Just watching that tube clip stirred up so many emotions! We had the music played at our wedding also, such a beautiful piece :-) x
Date: 10/10/2019 10:22:00 AM
love the way you built this one up, keeping the reader engaged throughout, made me think of my werthers, i always carry them with me.... adorable poem :) hugs
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/12/2019 10:30:00 AM
Thank you for you kind words Sandra, so glad you enjoyed it :-) hugs back at you x
Date: 10/10/2019 10:10:00 AM
Enjoyed your roller coaster poem, Elaine. It evokes subtly the very important reminder that we never know what is around the corner and life is precious. And... you can't go wrong with French Vanilla. LOL
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/12/2019 10:22:00 AM
Lol I like your thinking ;-) Thank you so much for your lovely comment x
Date: 10/10/2019 8:15:00 AM
An inspiring piece. In fact it inspired a response. Check out my poem titled “The Listener” thanks for the inspiration.
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/12/2019 10:05:00 AM
Fantastic! I’ve just been over and left a comment. Thank you so much Richard :-) x
Date: 10/10/2019 6:34:00 AM
I thought I commented on this, but didn't... Love coffee :) Bless you always with love and prayers, Gina
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/12/2019 9:48:00 AM
Thank you so much Regina :-) x
Date: 10/10/2019 5:34:00 AM
really a beautiful poem penned
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/10/2019 5:44:00 AM
Thank you so much :-) x
Date: 10/9/2019 2:33:00 PM
Awesome! Who can resist?!
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/10/2019 5:43:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed it Kim :-) x
Date: 10/9/2019 1:05:00 PM
- It tastes so heavenly, Elaine :) - Love it :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/10/2019 5:42:00 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise :-) x
Date: 10/9/2019 9:36:00 AM
That was cute. Didn't go where I thought it would and ended better than I imagined. Nice one Elaine.
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/10/2019 5:41:00 AM
Thank you Chris :-) x
Date: 10/9/2019 8:37:00 AM
This is AWESOME!!
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Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/10/2019 5:41:00 AM
Thanks so much Bobby :-) x
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